
Father Ken’s Adoption Story
“The Cradle has always been a real source of grace in my life,” says Rev. Kenneth C. Simpson, pastor at
It doesn’t matter how far along you are—it’s never too early or too late to reach out to us. When you’re ready, we can set up a time for you to meet with one of our counselors, at a place convenient to you.
Your Cradle Counselor will serve as your guide throughout your home study, educational workshops, and placement. Our commitment to you is lifelong—we want your child and your family to thrive.
The Cradle hosts webinars, courses and workshops to help families, professionals and community members increase their understanding of adoption and parenting.
It doesn’t matter how far along you are—it’s never too early or too late to reach out to us. When you’re ready, we can set up a time for you to meet with one of our counselors, at a place convenient to you.
Your Cradle Counselor will serve as your guide throughout your home study, educational workshops, and placement. Our commitment to you is lifelong—we want your child and your family to thrive.
The Cradle hosts webinars, courses and workshops to help families, professionals and community members increase their understanding of adoption and parenting.
“The Cradle has always been a real source of grace in my life,” says Rev. Kenneth C. Simpson, pastor at
What does adoption mean to you? From The Cradle, an adoption agency
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Published January 2015 By Samantha Spengler, Intern Gabe Studer was a vampire this Halloween. In school he checked out vampire books
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Published January 2014 By Shelbie Bostedt, Intern On June 23, 2012, Sandy Thomas received a phone call that would change her
By The Cradle Staff December 24, 2004 was a Christmas we will never forget. It was the day we brought
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I already had two kids as a single mom when I found out I was pregnant. I don’t believe in
A birthmom shares her adoption story with The Cradle Adoption Agency
A birth mom and daughter find each other through The Cradle Adoption Agency in Illinois. A reunion story An adoption
By Patricia Dischler I often told my son’s adoptive mother how much I loved her and was thankful she was a
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